There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane DNH - XIY
4h 45m¥1,728–4,747Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Xi'an Train Stationtrain Dunhuang
22h 42m¥172–426Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Lanzhou / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
18h 24m¥302–706Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus
22h 15m¥447–695Drive 1,686.9 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Xi'ancar 1,686.9 km
17h¥1,449–2,093
Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥430 and takes 22h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Lanzhou West Station and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Xi'an is 1432 km. The road distance is 1686.9 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Xi'an without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 18h 24m and costs ¥300 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Dunhuang to Xi'an, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥300 - ¥750 and takes 18h 24m.
Dunhuang to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Xi'an is 1687 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Dunhuang to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Xi'an, China?
China Eastern Airlines and China Express Airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Shi Tushuguan via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou West Station, Xi'an North, and Bei Kezhan in around 18h 24m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,700
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥330–430
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
Train from Dunhuang to Xi'an Train Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–410
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–700
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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